THE MIDDLE EAST PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE (MEPI) IN OMAN
Overview of MEPI
The Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI) was launched by the U.S. Department of State in 2002 to support cooperative efforts in the region that promote quality education, economic progress, good governance, and women’s development. Projects range from short workshops and conferences to multi-year programs of training and technical assistance. Funded with bipartisan support from the U.S. Congress, MEPI has provided almost $300 million for more than 350 programs in 14 countries and the Palestinian territories. MEPI partners include governments of the region, local and international non-governmental organizations, businesses, and educational institutions.
Current Programs and Partners in Oman
Women in Technology (Omani Women's Associations, Microsoft and other private sector companies)
Creating Child-Centered Schools (Ministry of Education and Creative Associates International, Inc.)
Partnership Schools (Ministry of Education and Creative Associates International, Inc.)
English Access Microscholarship Program (Ministries of Education and Manpower, and English language centers in Muscat, Sohar, Salalah, and Buraimi)
University Partnerships (Sultan Qaboos University and U.S. Universities)
Arab Civitas (Ministry of Education and the Center for Civic Education)
Study at the United States Institutes for Student Leaders (Omani and U.S. universities)
Parliamentary Strengthening (Majlis Al Shura and International Republican Institute)
Middle East Legal Development Initiative (Ministries of Justice and Legal Affairs, Office of Public Prosecution, College of Law, and the American Bar Association)
U.S.-Oman Free Trade Agreement – Technical Assistance (Ministry of Commerce and Industry and other Ministries, partnering with U.S. Government agencies and contractors)
Labor Technical Assistance (Ministry of Manpower and the International Labor Organization)
Commercial Law Development Program (Ministry of Commerce and Industry, College of Law, and U.S. Department of Commerce)
MEET US: Middle East Entrepreneurship Training in the US (Omani and U.S. entrepreneurs, and Beyster Institute at University of California – San Diego)
Injaz Al-Arab (Ministries of Education and Manpower and the private sector)
Legal and Business Fellowship Program (Omani professionals, U.S. universities, companies and law firms, and AMIDEAST)
Small Grants (supporting Omani non-governmental organizations and activities)
For more information, visit www.mepi.state.gov
